Life says, “make good or make room, but don’t make excuses.” http://ping.fm/qjwyC

In today’s management parlance, “Lead , follow, or get out of the way.” When you are actively working toward a goal, there are no failures; there are only degrees of success. Choose to be a leader. Take the initiative. When you are faced with a problem or a difficult decision, don’t waste endless hours agonizing over the solution. If you analyze the situation objectively, you will always find an answer. Don’t focus on the problem; focus on the solution. Then get into action. As W. Clement Stone often said, “The emotions are not always subject to reason, but they are always subject to action!”

"It’s a sure thing that you’ll not finish if you don’t start."

An ancient proverb says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You have probably known people nearing the end of their life’s journey who looked back and said, “If only I had done things differently. . . . If only I had taken advantage of that opportunity when it came along.” Unfulfilled lives are filled with “if only’s”. They are the refrain of the timid souls whose lives were finished before they ever really got started. Life is filled with many opportunities -- for great successes and spectacular failures. It is up to you to seize the initiative, to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You are condemned to a life of mediocrity -- unless you get into action. Don’t delay; do it today! Napoleon Hill

"Opportunity has a queer way of stalking the person who can recognize it and is ready to embrace it."

It is a curious quirk of human nature that some people can see opportunities, while others only see problems. When you train your mind to seek out opportunities, you will find that every day literally presents you with more opportunities than you can take advantage of. They will be all around you. Instead of your seeking opportunities, they will seek you out. Your biggest problem will be choosing the best ones. The first step in making sure you are ready to recognize opportunities when they occur is to make sure you have a clear understanding of your own core competencies. Realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses as though you were reviewing the credentials of a total stranger. Identify what areas you’re best in and those where you need improvement. Work on your weaknesses and build upon your strengths so that when you recognize opportunities you are prepared to capitalize upon them... Napoleon Hill Foundation

"The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.” http://ping.fm/AOmg7

There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.

"What you can do or dream you can do, begin it; boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Johann von Goethe ~ Do you know anyone who's 'gonna do something?' I think all of us think and talk about what we are "gonna do." The question is: Do we ever actually DO it? Don't think about exercising... EXERCISE. Don't think about starting a business... START IT. You were born to win! YOU WERE BORN TO DO!

"If you appreciate the kindness shown you by others, say it with actions as well as words." http://ping.fm/VEeHW

The people who enjoy the greatest financial and personal success in life are those who build lasting relationships -- with business associates, friends, co-workers, and others. They take the time and trouble to stay in touch, and they make sure that when someone does a good deed for them, they respond in kind. Build your network of personal and professional friends by taking the initiative and being a friend.

"Watch the one ahead of you, and you’ll learn why he is ahead. Then emulate him." http://ping.fm/zNR7P
...One of the surest ways to achieve success is to observe the actions of successful people, determine what principles they regularly employ, and then use them yourself. The principles of success, as Andrew Carnegie said, are definite, they are real, and they can be learned by anyone willing to take the time to study and apply them. If you are truly observant, you will find that you can learn something from almost everyone you meet. And it isn’t even necessary that you know them. You may choose great people who are no longer alive. The important thing is to study their lives, and then learn and apply in your own life the specific principles these people used to achieve greatness.

Reflecting on my life today, feel free to do the same ... http://ping.fm/3IMqF

760 Minutes left before tomorrow. HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR MINUTES?

http://ping.fm/mZlne ..."The man who doesn’t reach decisions promptly when he has all necessary facts in hand cannot be depended on to carry out decisions after he makes them." There is no one right answer — but an endless number of right answers — to most of life’s problems. Usually, your options are many and varied; the difficulty lies in choosing the best alternative from among many, all in a reasonable time frame. If you devote yourself to making small decisions promptly, you will find it much easier to be decisive when the stakes are much bigger. Most important, you’ll find making decisions and acting on them far easier if you act promptly.

"Faith is a combination of thoughts and actions." http://ping.fm/GI2vo

When you apply your faith in yourself, your faith in your fellow man, and your faith in God, the result is a positive course of action that when persistently followed will almost always lead to success. When you believe in your ideas and in your abilities, and you trust in the Infinite Intelligence of the universe, you know that your thoughts and deeds will ultimately lead to a successful conclusion. You cannot fail. NAPOLEON HILL FOUNDATON

"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional."
— Roger Crawford

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe: Poet, playwright, novelist

What is your "Someday Dream"? Each one of us has a "Someday Dream"… "Someday, I’d like to write a book." Or "Someday I want a Mercedes." "Someday, I’d like to fly a plane, visit Australia, run a marathon, or get my PhD." Now here’s the secret about "Someday Dreams": They rarely come true because "someday" exists in some faraway time. Make your "Someday Dreams" reality

Sometimes is life, hearing the word 'NEGATIVE" can be "POSITIVE"

"It’s not the epitaph on your tombstone but the record of your deeds that may perpetuate your name after death." http://ping.fm/r41JB

"You choose how you're going to feel each day you wake up!" Today, I woke up with a smile ~

I'm becoming a real PRO at catching curve balls...

"Tune into your life. Change the channel for a different song. YOU have the controls in the palm of you hand!" Robin Firestone, The Home Business Diva

"If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today." — Lou Holtz

" To be, or not to be--that is the question" -HAMLET ... So I must ask you, "WHO ARE YOU BEING?"

"As we increasingly master our perceptions, beliefs, and thought/feeling patterns, we magnetically attract that which we most desire." - Luanne Oakes - FROM NIGHTINGALE.COM

“Let’s get going. Let’s do something rather than wait around to see what happens.”

What to Do When You Are Overwhelmed - Oprah.com http://t.co/avseYzw

How to Make Decisions - How to Decide - Oprah.com http://t.co/wzHjwZP

“Life is the sum of all your choices.”

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"Count that day lost whose descending sun finds you with no good deeds done."

It is well known among those who make it a practice to help others that doing a service for another benefits the giver as much as -- if not more than -- the receiver. When you do a good deed for someone else, you become a better person. The positive effect that your good deed has upon you will endure long after it is forgotten by the recipient. Good deeds need not be large or costly. The greatest gifts are gifts of your time and yourself. A kind word or small courtesy will be remembered and appreciated.

"You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and
build your wings on the way down." — Ray Bradbury, Author ... When was the last time you surprised yourself? A time when you took a chance. Where your body, mind, and heart accomplished things you never thought possible. Now that’s living! Many people live their lives each day as a carbon copy of the day before. Never forget, no matter your age, no matter the challenges, no matter the risk, you can achieve ANYTHING you set your mind to.

"If you have no major purpose, you are drifting toward certain failure."

In achieving the goals you have set for yourself, there are only two alternatives: Either you are moving toward your goal, or you are drifting away from it. Choose your purpose in life and attack it with a vengeance. When you have the courage of your convictions, when the choice is one you’ve made for yourself, you will have the strength to persevere until you succeed.

"The loudest and most influential voice you hear is your own inner voice, your self critic. It can work for you or against you, depending on the messages you allow." — Keith Harrell ~ Have you ever heard of Salt Lake Stadium? It’s not in Utah, but Kolkata, India. It’s the world’s second-largest stadium and seats 120,000 rabid soccer fans. Imagine it filled to capacity… all the fans on their feet cheering at record-setting decibels… and carrying banners and blowing horns. Can you see it? Now picture yourself in the center of the field — it’s YOU they are cheering for. Keep that image in your mind anytime you think of being critical of yourself. A group of superachievers also want to cheer you on…

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http://goo.gl/sL9vZ " When you have talked yourself into what you want, stop talking and begin saying it with your actions." Persuading yourself that you can do something is a strong beginning. Next develop a sound plan and get into action. The longer you delay, the harder it will be to begin. Seldom is a plan perfect. If you have a clear vision of your goal and a plan that is flexible enough to allow you to deal with unexpected obstacles or take advantage of unforeseen opportunities, don’t delay another minute. Just getting into action — even if you do have to make adjustments later — will help focus your mind and channel your energies in the direction of your objective... Napoleon Hill Foundation

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." You... the clairvoyant. Your future is not found inside a crystal ball or within a stack of tarot cards. It’s found within the clear goals and plans that you create and stick to. It’s found within the passion and commitment inside your heart and mind. It’s found within YOU. — Peter F. Drucker

http://goo.gl/mDoq7 "Living without a definite major purpose promises nothing but a scant living." You may get by in life without a Definite Major Purpose, but you will never get ahead. Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. Financial goals in particular should be specific, definite, and measurable. You should know what you plan to earn, by when, and how you plan to do so. The greatest advantage of financial security is the peace of mind that comes from knowing that, whatever challenges life brings, you are equipped to deal with them. You will be better at whatever you choose to do because you can focus on opportunities instead of struggling to eke out a living.

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within." Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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"This is a fine world for the person who knows precisely what he or she expects from life and is busy getting it." http://goo.gl/uOOWd
We are happiest when we are striving to achieve a goal. When we achieve one goal, it’s a natural human tendency to set another, usually bigger, one. W. Clement Stone calls it inspirational dissatisfaction -- the letdown one experiences after a goal has been achieved and before the next step toward a new one has been taken. When you begin to experience that nagging feeling, it’s time to get into action! Make sure you have a long-range plan in place so that when one short-term goal has been achieved, there is a natural progression toward the next.

"Nothing so conclusively proves a man’s ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself." Thomas J. Watson

"The second half of a man’s life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half." Feodor Dostoevski

"One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life." Chinese Proverb

""In the midst of movement & chaos, keep stillness inside of you." The sagging economy, the wars overseas, summer vacations, work deadlines, household projects... the world is a Ferris wheel that never stops. Yes, you may not be able to jump off, but you CAN enjoy the ride. Anytime you want, you can find solace and peace in your mind. Dr. Deepak Chopra

"Do not expect something for nothing. Be willing to give an equivalent value for all that you desire, and include in your plans a definite provision for doing so." –Napoleon Hill

http://goo.gl/R4Zhs ..."Don’t be afraid to aim high when choosing your life’s goal, for no matter how high you aim, your achievements may fall below it." Many businesses today advocate “continuous improvement” as part of their quality programs. They have realized that to remain competitive in today’s global economy they must constantly strive to improve every aspect of the business, otherwise they will be overtaken by the competition. The same ethic applies to individuals. All of life is a continuous learning experience. Every success and every temporary setback only serve to prepare you for the time when you will eventually prevail. Your short- and medium-term goals should be realistic and achievable, but your long-term goals should always far exceed your present capabilities. As the Roman poet Virgil said, “Fortune sides with him who dares.”